HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-14-2024 - Council Meeting MinutesLINO LAKES CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
DATE: October 14, 2024
TIME STARTED: 6:30 PM
TIME ENDED: 7:26 PM
LOCATION: City Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland
and Stoesz
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
Staff Members Present: City Administrator Sarah Cotton, City Clerk Roberta Colotti, Community
Development Director Michael Grochala, City Planner Katie Larsen, Public Safety Director John
Swenson, Police Captain William Owens, FIR & Communication Manager Meg Sawyer, Engineer
Diane Hankee, and Deputy Public Safety Director/Fire Dan L'Allier.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rafferty at 6:30 PM.
Mayor Rafferty provided an overview of the Rules of Decorum.
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Mayor Rafferty opened the public comment period at 6:35 p.m.
Jeff Johnson, 6965 Sunrise Drive, Lino Lakes, provided a correction to the July 8, 2024 City
Council minutes. He clarified that the number of homes he referenced related to the proposed
development project, was 450 not 150 homes. He identified that the re -cap of his comments in
support of the proposed moratorium did not accurately reflect his statements, as he does not
believe the site is perfect for the developer. He asked that the following be entered into the
record this evening to accurately reflect his sentiment on July 81h, "My question is on this whole
project: why here? How did this area get chosen when if it's so perfect for him, it would be such
a drastic change to our area."
Sam Bennett, 6841 Lakeview Drive, Lino Lakes, addressed the utilization of Sunset Avenue. He
stated that the road runs along the school property. He provided suggestions for design options
to improve the use of the street. He stated that a pedestrian bridge across Hwy. 35 would
reduce the current bottleneck at that point. He noted that the current design encourages
speeding and traffic enforcement is not a cost-effective option to maintain the lower posted
speed.
Connor Mattioli, 7607 Quarter Horse Ct., Lino Lakes, stated that he is the applicant requesting
the Zoning Ordinance text amendment (Item 6G) on the agenda this evening. He stated that his
primary business is the manufacture of firearms and teaching firearms safety, which is why he
is seeking a text amendment to allow for a home occupation business working with weapons
and ammunition. He provided further explanation of his current business and future business
plans.
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Motion to close the public comment period at 6:47 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
SETTING THE AGENDA
There were no additions or amendments to the agenda as presented.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Public Safety Director presented the recently promoted officers including Katie Kraemer
promoted to Police Sergeant, Brian Gustafson promoted to District Chief, Jon Stalker promoted
to District Chief, and Vincent Kasprowicz promoted to Fire Lieutenant.
Mayor Rafferty commended the officers on their promotions.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items #1A through 1H as presented.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Ruhland
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
2. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
3. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT
Item 3A, Appointment of Office Specialist
Motion to Approve the apppointment Marissa Ertel to the Office Specialist position
within the Community Development Department at step 6 of the wage scale.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Item 313, Appointment of Environmental coordinator
Motion to appoint Thomas Hoffman to the Environmental Coordinator position within
the Community Development department at step 5 of the wage scale.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
4. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT
Item 4A, Acceptance of TZD Grant
Motion to accept the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) grant funding for the
cooperative Anol<a County Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) program administered by the
City of Lino Lakes in the amount of $306,600.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
5. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT
None
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT
6A, Resolution 24-135 Weed Abatement Assessments
Mayor Rafferty Opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m.
No comments provided.
Motion to close the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Stoesz
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
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Motion to adopting Resolution 24-135 Adopting Assessment 2024 Weed Abatement
Charges.
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Ruhland
SECONDER: Cavegn
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
613, Resolution 24-130 Assessments 2024 Individual Properties
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-130 Adopting Assessments, 2024 Individual
Properties.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Cavegn
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6C, Resolution 24-131 Assessments, Jansen Addition
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-131, Adopting Assessments, Jansen Addition.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
6D, Resolution
24-137 Construction Contract, 2024 SWMP, City Hall
Motion to adopt Resolution 24-137 Accepting Quotes, and Awarding a Construction
Contract, 2024 Surface Water Management Project at City Hall
RESULT: CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER: Lyden
SECONDER: Ruhland
AYES: Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS: None
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6E, Resolution 24-128, 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project
Motion to adopt Resolution 24-128, Authorizing Preparation of Plans and
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Ruhland
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoe
NAYS:
None
Specifications for the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Project
6F, Resolution 24-134 Slater Addition Preliminary Plat
Motion to adopt Resolution 24-134 Approving Slater Addition Preliminary Plat
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Stoesz
SECONDER:
Cavegn
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
Item 6G, Ordinance No. 13-24 Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
A public hearing was held on this matter at the September 11, 2024 Planning & Zoning
Borad meeting.
Motion to dispense with the full reading of the ordinance.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
NAYS:
CARRIED [5-0]
Lyden
Cavegn
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
None
Motion to provide first reading of Ordinance No. 13-24 Zoning Ordinance Text
Amendment — Home Occupation Permits.
RESULT:
Motion failed for a lack of a second
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
None
AYES:
N/A
NAYS:
N/A
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61-11, Resolution No. 24-139 — Amendment to Purchase Agreement with Java Companies
Motion to adopt Resolution No. 24-139 Approving 1st Amendment to Purchase
Agreement with Java Companies.
RESULT:
CARRIED [5-0]
MOVER:
Lyden
SECONDER:
Lyden
AYES:
Rafferty, Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
NAYS:
None
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
8. NEW BUSINESS
None
9. NOTICES AND COMMUNICATIONS
Community Calendar: A Look Ahead
a. Environmental Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 23, 2024
b. City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. and Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October
28, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rafferty adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.
These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting on Nov. 25, 2024.
Roberta Colotti, CIVIC
City Clerk
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C
Ro R ferty,
Mayor
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